Seems to me if you already want a 4dr/AT/V6/High Badlands (non-SAS) and plan to spend money to upgrade if to make if beefier, you’ve got about a $15k “beefy“ budget to play with vs BRaptor. IF you can find a dealer to sell you a 2023 Braptor for MSRP.
For that 15k you get a lot of stuff (It’s basically a different vehicle than all other Broncos). Engine (+88HP, +25 TQ), HOSS 4.0, F150 Raptor Axles/Brakes/Tie rod, Reinforced Frame, Torsional bracing, Tow Package (+1000lb), true dual exhaust, bolstered front seats, some fog lighting, 37” K02s, additional skids, additional cooling, all under Manufacturer warranty. All done with the intention that all the upgrades work together with limited compromise.
if you like them, you get aesthetics including Raptor lighting, grill, active heat extracting hood, all four quarter panels, magnesium paddle shifters, steering wheel and other interior aesthetics and lest we forget the big beautiful flares everyone loves.
The after market parts ex-engine will eat up the $15k. And labor, Unless you do all the upgrades yourself, will be a fortune in lost time and money. Compromises and mistakes will likely be made making it likely the modded truck won’t perform as well (on and off-road) as a stock Braptor. Finally you’ll end up with a highly modified Badlands that will look like a money pit upon resale vs. the BRaptor.
This was my logic (for me!) as I’m not going to replace suspension, axles, engine or any technical labor intensive mods myself. Excuse the long note!!
For that 15k you get a lot of stuff (It’s basically a different vehicle than all other Broncos). Engine (+88HP, +25 TQ), HOSS 4.0, F150 Raptor Axles/Brakes/Tie rod, Reinforced Frame, Torsional bracing, Tow Package (+1000lb), true dual exhaust, bolstered front seats, some fog lighting, 37” K02s, additional skids, additional cooling, all under Manufacturer warranty. All done with the intention that all the upgrades work together with limited compromise.
if you like them, you get aesthetics including Raptor lighting, grill, active heat extracting hood, all four quarter panels, magnesium paddle shifters, steering wheel and other interior aesthetics and lest we forget the big beautiful flares everyone loves.
The after market parts ex-engine will eat up the $15k. And labor, Unless you do all the upgrades yourself, will be a fortune in lost time and money. Compromises and mistakes will likely be made making it likely the modded truck won’t perform as well (on and off-road) as a stock Braptor. Finally you’ll end up with a highly modified Badlands that will look like a money pit upon resale vs. the BRaptor.
This was my logic (for me!) as I’m not going to replace suspension, axles, engine or any technical labor intensive mods myself. Excuse the long note!!
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